Santosh Poonen

Jesus’ words to us when times get extremely difficult are, “Straighten Up! Lift Up Your Head!” because our redemption is that much closer (Luke 21:28). During difficult times, let us not shrink back in fear, but let’s pick up the fight even more earnestly. We must first recognize, however, where our battlefield is. Let’s always…

Matthew 20:17-24 The disciples, beginning with James and John, saw the approaching glorification of Jesus as an opportunity for them to be exalted to positions of authority. What we can understand from Jesus’ response to them is that there are two types of people in the world — takers and givers. The kingdom of the…